Kimani Ichung'wah, the National Assembly Majority Leader, did not hold back this week, calling Democracy for Citizens party leader Rigathi Gachagua a "fool" over claims that Gikomba Market had been sold.
The sharp rebuke came after Gachagua made public assertions about the fate of Gikomba Market, one of Nairobi's most iconic open-air trading hubs. Ichung'wah pushed back hard, dismissing the claims and going straight for the personal attack.
The exchange is the latest flashpoint between two figures who have found themselves on opposite sides of Kenya's shifting political landscape. With tensions between them running this hot, it is safe to say the gloves are fully off.
Originally published by AllAfrica.